A Town by the Sea
Amitav
Gosh is an acclaimed Novelist, Journalist, Anthropologist and Professor. He is
one of the prominent Indian writers in English. In his essay “The Town by the
Sea”, Gosh recalls the tsunami that devastated India in December 26, 2004. By
disclosing how one of his friends lost his family during tsunami, the writer
talks about the inability of human beings against the power of nature.
Gosh’s
friend is a malaria Research Director in Car Nicobar. On the eve of December
25, 2004 the director goes to Andaman for an official visit. In the next day
morning, he wakes up from the bed by the earth quake. So he runs out of the
house to save his life. At that time his wife calls him over mobile, but he
disconnects the call thinking that he can call her later. Suddenly, the sea
rises and comes towards him. Hence he runs towards the high land in order to
protect his life.
Andaman
was affected severely by tsunami. He is anxious about his family members after
the incident. Later, he comes to know that his thirteen years old son saves his
life by clinging to the rafters of a church. When the director contacts his son
over phone, he informs his father that his mother and sister disappeared in
tsunami. The director tells the writer that his son is a brave boy.
When
the director visits Malacca after a few days, they find only the concrete
foundation of his house. There were only five structures standing in Malacca:
Skeleton of a church, a white washed building, a Murugan temple, the arch of
Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Park and a school. Though the town was affected in the
sea shore, the interior of the island was not affected.
The
director recalls that his wife was an English teacher in the island and she
wanted to leave the island long back. Since he did not get transfer, they had
to live in the same place. He feels that as a husband he did not provide a
better opportunity to his wife. The director discloses that his daughter was a
good painter and got prizes for her works. The director thinks that he is
defeated as a husband and father by nature. The nature has stolen his family
all of a sudden without giving a chance.
While
describing the consequences of tsunami, this essay illustrates the supremacy of
nature and the uncertainty of human life. Also, it is proved that man is
nothing against God and nature. Acceptance
of truth is more important to lead a peaceful life.
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